Indiana Library Federation - ILF

Our first-ever ILF Virtual Regional Conference is officially complete!

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us today from across Indiana to learn, connect, and collaborate in this new format. A special thank you to our Keynote Sponsor, MCLS - Midwest Collaborative for Library Services for helping make our regional events possible.

Save the Date: AISLE Chat — ILF Book Awards

Join AISLE for an upcoming AISLE Chat focused on highlighting and using ILF Book Awards, including the Eliot Rosewater, Young Hoosier, and Read Aloud programs. Open to all Indiana school library staff and guests—no AISLE membership required.

Watch for registration details and plan to join the conversation.

Date: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom

ILF Awards, Honors, & Scholarships nominations are now open!

Each year, the Indiana Library Federation recognizes the individuals, libraries, and organizations making a lasting impact across our state—and provides scholarship opportunities to support continued growth in the profession.

Now is your chance to celebrate a colleague, highlight an outstanding program, or invest in professional development. Help us recognize excellence in Indiana libraries, librarians and supporters! Nominations close June 30th!

Learn more and submit a nomination or application: https://bit.ly/4u8voh3

Registration is now open for the 2026 ILF Annual Conference. Join library professionals from across Indiana for three days of learning, networking, and idea-sharing in downtown Indianapolis, November 8–10.

With inspiring keynote speakers, engaging sessions, and opportunities to connect with peers and exhibitors, this is the state’s premier library event you don’t want to miss.

Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/4tKZC9E

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our South Bend Regional Conference. It was a great day of learning, connection, and shared enthusiasm for libraries across Indiana.

A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Edra Waterman, for an insightful and inspiring presentation, and to St. Joe County Public Library for being such a welcoming host location.

We also appreciate our exhibitors, whose support and resources help make events like this possible.

We’re grateful to be part of such a strong library community.

We love celebrating moments like this. 🩷

One of our ILF members, Emily Wilt, has been nationally recognized by AASL with the 2026 Roald Dahl’s Miss Honey Social Justice Award for the Pink Box Project & Menstruation Stations.

This student‑centered, equity‑driven work shows the powerful role school libraries play in creating meaningful change. We are so thrilled and proud to celebrate her leadership and impact.

You can view award details here: https://bit.ly/492GJr8
You can view the full overview of Emily's Project here: https://bit.ly/4wtAy9D

The ILF Budget Workshop is coming up on July 10, with registration opening June 1.

Whether you’re planning ahead or fine‑tuning your budget strategy, this workshop is one you won’t want to miss. Space is limited! Keep an eye out for more information!

More details at: https://bit.ly/49j640f

We’re excited to share the winners of the Young Hoosier Book Awards—a program that highlights outstanding literature chosen by Indiana students.

Picture Books (Grades K–2)
1st Place: Flat Cat by Tara Lazar
2nd Place: The Scariest Kitten in the World by Kate Messner
3rd Place: Hello, Opportunity by Shaelyn McDaniel

Intermediate Books (Grades 3–5)
1st Place: Picture Puzzler by Ksenia Bakhareva
2nd Place: Ice Cream Man by Glenda Armand and Kim Freeman
3rd Place: The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry by Chad Morris

Middle Grade Books (Grades 6–8)
1st Place: Dinged by Tommy Greenwald
2nd Place: The N.O.A.H. Files: I Am the Walrus by Neal Shusterman
3rd Place: Nic Blake and the Remarkables by Angie Thomas

Thank you to the students, educators, and libraries who make YHBA possible each year. Congratulations to all of our winners!

View the winners and find out more: https://bit.ly/4noZqva